legislator

/'ledʤisleitə/

Thân thiện

A legislator raises their hand to vote on a new bill.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who makes or enacts laws: A legislator is an individual, typically a member of a government body like a parliament or congress, whose primary duty is to propose, debate, pass, amend, or repeal laws.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The legislator proposed a new bill to improve public education.
  • As an elected legislator, her job is to represent the interests of her constituents in the state assembly.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as a legislator": To perform the official duties of making laws.
  • During the session, she will act as a legislator, focusing on environmental policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Legislature (n): The collective body of people (e.g., a parliament or congress) in a country or state that has the power to make laws.
  • The state legislature is in session for six months each year.
• Legislate (v): To make or enact laws.
  • Congress has the power to legislate on matters of national defense.
• Legislation (n): Laws, considered collectively, or the process of making laws.
  • New legislation was passed to regulate the industry.

Synonyms

• Lawmaker: A person who makes laws; a legislator.
• Representative: A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, often specifically an elected member of a legislative body.

Related Phrases

• "To serve as a legislator": To hold the office or position of a lawmaker.
  • He hopes to serve as a legislator for many years.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who makes or enacts laws